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Fitbit Flex band breaks — UPDATED

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Sad news — my Fitbit Flex‘s band is broken.

I popped the tracker out of the band to charge it, and the band separated where the view finder is. I haven’t even had the Flex for that long! This is crazy. I’m super disappointed. At least I have the larger band that I guess I can use.

I didn’t really want to buy the replacement colored bands, but I might have to.

I’m going to check Fitbit.com to see if they have a warranty or something. Or maybe I can do an exchange at Target?

muffinchanel fitbit flex break wrist band broken muffinchanel fitbit flex break wrist band brokenHas this happened to you? if so, what did you do?



UPDATE:

I sent an email through the fitbit.com website at “contact.fitbit.com“, letting them know about my defective wristband. They replied in less than 15 minutes and said they’d be happy to replace my band! So awesome! I replied providing my address, phone number and wristband details like they requested.

UPDATE #2:

muffinchanel fitbit flex break wrist band broken muffinchanel fitbit flex break wrist band brokenSeptember 4. I received my new band in the mail today! Yay! Thanks Fitbit!



Update #3

You can buy your own replacement bands in the classic colors or fun/bright colors online. They come in a three-pack which is nice for some variety & just as a handy replacement in case the band breaks :/

*** Check out my first impressions of the new Fitbit ChargeHR! It even has a heart rate monitor! I love mine!

UPDATEmy Fitbit Charge HR band broke too

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Fitbit Flex – Eureka! First Impressions Review

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I am so excited! I stopped by Target to pick up a few things and do my routine check to see if the Fitbit Flex had come in, and today I found it! So, of course, I picked one up and cancelled the order I made online.

MuffinChanel fitbit flex target fitness band They only had the black color available, which was my first choice anyway. They also had the extra wristband colors available in the three pack which I might consider later on.

***Update: I got the new Fitbit ChargeHR — see my first impressions here!

MuffinChanel fitbit flex target fitness band unboxingOnce you unbox everything, you’ll need to go to fitbit.com/setup. Select your device, the Fitbit Flex, and it will download some software onto your computer. I’m doing all of this right now so you’re getting the first impressions.

MuffinChanel fitbit flex target fitness band online setup

MuffinChanel fitbit flex target fitness band online setup 2Plug in your USB connector with the Tracker and Set Up a New Fitbit device. From there, you can set up a new Fitbit account or log into your existing one. I’m creating a new account.

Once you’re all set with your account, it’ll prompt you to plug in the Wireless Sync Dongle.




MuffinChanel fitbit flex target fitness band wireless usb dongle chargingThe Wireless Sync Dongle does a quick search for your device. Once it finds your device, you’ll have to double tap gently on the Tracker to “confirm” syncing.

Now, whenever your Fitbit Flex is within 20ft of your Wireless Sync Dongle, it’ll automatically sync. So cool!

Fitbit Flex 101

Charging

Your tracker battery lasts for about 5 days. To charge it, remove the tracker from the band and place it in the charger until all 5 lights are solid.

Syncing

When your Flex is within 20 feet of the Wireless Sync Dongle, your Flex will sync automatically with your Fitbit account. You can also sync via your smartphone if it supports Bluetooth Low Energy (4.0). Learn more about Supported Devices or about Syncing.

Wearing

Your Flex tracker should be placed inside the included wristband and worn on your non-dominant hand for best results. Flex is water resistant and can be worn in the shower and out in the rain.

Goals

On the dashboard, see your progress towards goals for:

  • • Steps
  • • Calories Burned
  • • Distance
  • • Very Active Minutes

Goal Progress

Each light on your Flex tracker represents 20% of your goal. When you reach your goal, Flex will buzz and flash in celebration of your achievement.

Changing Goals

To choose which goal is shown on your Flex display, go toDevice Settings in your account. You can change a goal amount on the corresponding Dashboard tile.

Tracking Sleep

Sleep tracking can be turned on by tapping the top of the Flex display area until you feel the motor vibrate and the 2 outer lights turn on. Once in sleep tracking mode, the Tracker will show two lights moving side-to-side.



Forgot to turn on sleep tracking?

You can add a sleep log on the website or mobile app. Go to the Sleep section and add a sleep log. Need help? Learn More.

Silent Alarms

Set a Silent Alarm from the Devices area of your account.

Overall, I’m impressed with how small and lightweight the wristband is. The tracker came 80% charged, so I’m just waiting until that fifth light stays solid before I start wearing the device.

See my updated review HERE